A new video lecture from the UROpenEd Program spotlights the transformative potential of Open Educational Resources (OER) in promoting access, equity, and student success in higher education.
Presented by Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, Teaching Fellow in Open Studies and faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, the talk was recorded on October 30, 2017. Dr. Jhangiani advocates for the adoption of free, openly licensed educational materials to reduce financial burdens on students and foster more inclusive learning environments.
"Open Education Resources break down traditional barriers to knowledge," Dr. Jhangiani notes in the lecture. "They empower educators to customize content and ensure every student has equal access to high-quality learning materials."
The video, available under a Creative Commons Attribution license, has garnered 3 views since its upload. It is part of a broader series by the UROpenEd Program exploring open education practices, including videos on Creative Commons licensing, finding and evaluating OER, and tools for creating open resources.